Lean Process Engineer

I am currently looking for a Lean Process Engineer on a contract role for a company in Southampton.

Title: Process Engineer - Lean Continuous Improvement

Location: 5 days per week onsite - Southampton

Duration: up to November 2026 (4/5 months dep. on start date)

Day Rate: £(Apply online only) per day Inside

IR35: Inside

Clearance: Will need a BPSS check, SC is preferred, if not held candidates will need to go through it

Key Responsibilities:

* Support the optimisation of key and supporting processes to enhance productivity, reduce cost and improve lead times and quality.

* Resolution of issues affecting manufacturing, assembly and testing processes using defined problem-solving processes

* .Identify and escalate risk, issues and opportunities to improve processes and deliveries, liaising with project teams, leaders and sponsors as required.

* Promote a culture of continuous improvement across Defence Team

* .Identify opportunities to improve the CI culture/framework, working closely with all business stakeholders.

* Implement PFMEA, 5s and Asset Care programs for operational processes.

* Support Supply Chain Improvement Initiatives.

* Support Production with electronics and hardware product, assembly and testing process trouble shooting.

* Support non-conformance route cause analysis and resolution implementation

Education and Qualifications

* HNC / HND qualified in relevant field.

* Strong computer-based literacy.

* Green Belt – Lean Six Sigma.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

* Demonstratable knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement tools and techniques.

* Demonstratable experience in leading change management teams and projects.

* Detailed understanding of electronic and mechanical assembly and testing principles.

* Previous work experience within electro-mechanical assembly

* Previous experience of working with automated and manual measurement techniques across a range of Test Equipment.

* Experience in troubleshooting product non-conformances

* Experience using problem solving techniques (PSP, 8D, RCA, DMAIC)Experienced with MRP tools (IFS would be advantageous).

* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

* Experience in working with cross functional teams and collaboration across a business.

* Experience working in projects driving significant change and improvement projects.

Personal Attributes, Values and Competencies

* Attention to detail.

* Ability to follow process.

* Ability to work to tight deadlines.

* Self-motivated.

* Able to interpret engineering documentation and communicate effectively with the engineering community.

* A drive to improve product, process and efficiency
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed